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When turning the switch ON, make sure
the cutting blades are not touching
anything, including the workpiece.
Always allow the motor to come up to its
full speed before attempting to use the
planer.
Do not allow your face to get too close to
the workpiece when operating the tool.
Wood chips can fly onto your face and
eyes.
Turn the tool OFF and wait for the cutting
blades to stop before setting the tool down.
Never take deep cuts or move the planer
into the workpiece too quickly. Either
action will reduce the motor speed and
cause the motor to overheat and produce
rough cutting action.
When setting tool down, either lay it on its
side or in its upright position with the blade
protection foot resting on a flat surface.
Use the dust extraction system wherever
practical to avoid creating excessive dust.
Never use your finger to remove wood
chips and saw dust from the chip chute. If
chips and saw dust from damp wood
become jammed in the chip chute, turn the
tool OFF, unplug it from the power source
and use a wooden stick to clean out the
chip chute.
WARNING:
Keep the extension
cord clear of the work area.
Position the
cord so it will not get caught on the
workpiece, a tool, or any other
obstruction
while the power tool is in use.
If an extension cord is used with this palm
planer, verify that it is in good condition.
When using an extension cord, be sure to
use one that is heavy enough to carry the
current that the tool will draw. An
undersized cord will cause a drop in line
voltage, which will result in a loss of power
and overheating.
The following table shows the correct size
to use according to cord length and the
amperage rating that is listed on the tool's
nameplate. When in doubt, use the next
heavier gauge. The smaller the gauge
number, the heavier the cord.
Verify that the extension cord is properly
wired and in good condition. Replace a
damaged extension cord immediately, or
have it repaired by a qualified electrician
before using it. Keep the extension cord
away from sharp objects, excessive heat,
and damp or wet areas.
Use a separate electrical circuit for power
tools. This circuit must consist of not less
than 14 gauge wire and should be
protected by either a 15 A time-delayed
fuse or a circuit breaker. Before connecting
the power tool to the outlet, verify that the
switch is in the OFF position, and that the
voltage of the power source is the same as
the voltage that is indicated on the tool's
nameplate. Running this palm planer at
lower voltage will damage the motor.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
EXTENSION CORD
SAFETY
MINIMUM GAUGE (AWG) EXTENSION
CORDS
(120 V use only)
Ampere Rating
Total length in feet
More
Than
Not
More
Than
25’
50’
100’
150’
0
6
18
16
16
14
6
10
18
16
14
12
10
12
16
16
14
12
12
16
14
12
Not Applicable
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